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Among airlines operating Athens to Samos flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Samos. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Sky Express

Flights from Athens to Samos usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Samos (SMI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Athens to Samos.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $132 round-trip via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG), compared to $169 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 42 / ATR 72 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sky Express and Hahn Air Systems. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Connecting flights from Athens to Samos most commonly pass through:

• Chios (JKH) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Athens to Samos route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $151 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $196, a difference of $45. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Samos route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 12 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Samos flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Samos:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 7:18 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 6:13 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 30% above the route average of $169. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Samos takes 0h 58m, covering 163 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $125 to $691. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Samos are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chios (JKH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 07m, compared with 8h 44m via Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG).

Samos Airport (SMI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alma Car Hire
• Exer Rent a Car
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION
• Cargini

Round-trip flights from Athens to Samos range from $143 to $216, with an average of $169 over the past 12 months. Anything below $143 counts as a good deal.